Grey Count
Common NameGrey Count
Scientific NameTanaecia lepidea
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyLimenitidinae
Wingspan (mm)70
Primary Colorsdark brown, white
HabitatTropical and subtropical evergreen and deciduous forests, forest edges, open woodlands
Geographic RangeSouth Asia, Southeast Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, southern China, Malaysia, Indonesia)
Host PlantsMelastoma malabathricum, Careya arborea, Glochidion
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, peaking during wet season
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly. Larvae are typically green with branched spines. Pupae are green and angular.
Identification TipsEasily identified by its overall dark brown coloration contrasted with the distinctive broad white band on the hindwings, visible on both upper and underside.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with dark brown to blackish upperwings, prominently featuring a broad, creamy white band across the hindwings.
